…r ports, and it rained almost all the time. Hurricanes in the Caribbean and the Typhoon Season in Asia are very disruptive, so I never go on cruises in those seasons because they can be unpredictable and subject to cancellations and missed ports. …
…looking to go to Antarctica on a budget is when the lines launch their new seasons, which will be up to two years ahead. They usually do that in the autumn with the best prices you can get. For example, I booked a Ponant Antarctica Ross Sea expedition cruise the week it was launched and got 30% off plus a low only 15% solo supplement. That deal soon disappeared in the week that followed. Another good time to book is January and February, known as…
…egions appeal, then I recommend you avoid cruising in peak school vacation seasons as not only is it cheaper, but it also means fewer crowds in ports and less full ships. For example, I’ve found for us the Caribbean is best in November/ early December, or January/ February, the Mediterranean is best in June and October; and Alaska May / early June and late September. Also, when cruising those regions, look for itineraries longer than 7-nights as t…
…eas and endless warmth. However, repositionings take place at the edges of seasons, when weather is transitioning — not at its peak. Examples from my own voyages: Decks closed on Silver Nova due to high winds, Cold, grey, winter-jacket weather on multiple Atlantic repositionings, Choppy ocean conditions crossing open seas. If your dream is lying by the pool every day, repositionings may not deliver that. Myth #4: Cabin Choice Doesn’t Matter on Rep…
…eam cruising, sometimes as low as $55 per person per night during off-peak seasons. But while their top-line similarities make them seem alike, the reality is very different. Let’s break them down. What Each Cruise Line Is BEST Known For (Good & Bad) Royal Caribbean Best Known For: The world’s biggest and most innovative ships Surf simulators, zip lines, ice rinks, aquatheatres, and themed neighbourhoods Biggest Negative: Some guests find the ship…
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…00 of the 5,000 passengers at peak times in the school holiday and holiday seasons are under eighteen years old. Norwegian Epic is not a “party ship” but is active, vibrant and busy. It is not a boisterous experience, but there is a lot going on throughout the day and night. The daily program consists of several pages and it lists more activities across every moment of the day than I have ever seen in any other cruise line I have sailed on to date…
…ay and terminal buildings, the volume of traffic, particularly at the peak seasons in the run‑up to Christmas through to Easter time is large. And so, what some of the airlines do, like Virgin Atlantic and British Airways, is that you can check in away from the actual airport. So Virgin, for example, checks in as many of their passengers as possible at the hotels and take away their luggage. So when people arrive at the airport, they can just basi…
…and August have passed. This how they describe the city: “Of Korea’s four seasons, the autumn is by far the most spectacular. It as if the entire country becomes a riot of color, from the high, cloudless deep blue skies to the mountains sides blazing in red and yellow. Even Seoul, re-energized as the brisk fall weather wakes the city out of its late-summer malaise, becomes a showcase of natural delight as its sidewalks and avenues turn golden yel…
…ted wand you can see up the lift shaft as you shoot up to the top. In peak seasons it is an idea though to try and get here early, as you could still wait a while to get up. The viewing area is on 3 levels. The first is all enclosed, the second has large thick glass panes all round so you have amazing views and then the top is open and you can get really great photos. There is a small stand selling refreshments and a souvenir shop, with a large on…
…REPOSITIONING CRUISE These are cruises usually at the start and end of the seasons where cruise lines move their ships to and from the Caribbean area in Europe/ USA winter to the summer in the Med. They usually involve 5 or 6 nights at sea and 4 or so nights at some ports. They tend to be great prices as more people seem to like routes with lots of ports, and also many people like to start and end at the same port. These though give you the best o…
